New Plymouth District Council
Utilities and services
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Utilities and services
Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.
Review rubbish dump fees.
Expand range of recyclable materials.
Continue to upgrade the drinking and grey water systems.
Expand ALL areas of rubbish collections. Separate recycling services.
Drinking Water Supply: deliver the highest standard possible. New infrastructural systems.
Street Cleaning: Introduce small rubbish truck. Work with government services and private sectors.
Ensure that the upcoming Waste Management and Minimisation Plan sufficiently addresses the challenges and opportunities around diversion.
Decrease dog registration fees.
Build a local recycling centre.
Incentivise schools and community groups to participate in street cleaning.
Stop Three Waters #1 priority. Return government funds already recommended. Gift our assets to a joint Taranaki water entity. They cannot take what we don't have.
Keep our waste local - Build 1, greenwaste bio-digestor operation. Build 2., plastics destruction/conversion plant.
The land to the rear of Colson Road/Railway is natural space for development of waste repurposing and local owned, run, with pride and purpose.
Ensure that the $20,000 Waitara sewage revamp written in the Long-Term Plan goes ahead and isn't put on the back burner as it has been so many times.
Stand strong for our community view on the Three Waters reform and lobby for ownership and management to remain local.
Look into more local recycling opportunities like our current composting initiative.
Commit to looking at our refuse being dealt with in our locality rather than transported all over the country.
Commit to seeing our streets cleaned and rubbish removed. A little bit on the road attracts bigger bits.
Commit to clean drinking water, the best wastewater treatment and stormwater to be efficiently taken away.
Ensure we invest in community assets such as libraries and pools to ensure that they are fit for purpose for future generations.
Continue investing in our water infrastructure, while also advocating for our community's interests through the Three Waters Reforms.
Continue to improve recycling services, expanding the services to include businesses and community organisations.
Find ways to improve reuse and recycling services to outlying communities.
Oppose Three Waters in its current format.
Support and expedite the Urenui/Onaero wastewater infrastructure project.
I believe in a collective Taranaki regional strategy to ensure our Three Waters remain affordable and locally responsive.
I believe that future rubbish dump charges are excessive causing fly-tipping issues. I revise dump charges to ensure affordability.
I will ensure that rate payers continue to receive value for money for services and that those services and charges remain affordable.
Review rubbish dump fees.
Expand range of recyclable materials.
Continue to upgrade the drinking and grey water systems.
Expand ALL areas of rubbish collections. Separate recycling services.
Drinking Water Supply: deliver the highest standard possible. New infrastructural systems.
Street Cleaning: Introduce small rubbish truck. Work with government services and private sectors.
Ensure that the upcoming Waste Management and Minimisation Plan sufficiently addresses the challenges and opportunities around diversion.
Decrease dog registration fees.
Build a local recycling centre.
Incentivise schools and community groups to participate in street cleaning.
Stop Three Waters #1 priority. Return government funds already recommended. Gift our assets to a joint Taranaki water entity. They cannot take what we don't have.
Keep our waste local - Build 1, greenwaste bio-digestor operation. Build 2., plastics destruction/conversion plant.
The land to the rear of Colson Road/Railway is natural space for development of waste repurposing and local owned, run, with pride and purpose.
Ensure that the $20,000 Waitara sewage revamp written in the Long-Term Plan goes ahead and isn't put on the back burner as it has been so many times.
Stand strong for our community view on the Three Waters reform and lobby for ownership and management to remain local.
Look into more local recycling opportunities like our current composting initiative.
Commit to looking at our refuse being dealt with in our locality rather than transported all over the country.
Commit to seeing our streets cleaned and rubbish removed. A little bit on the road attracts bigger bits.
Commit to clean drinking water, the best wastewater treatment and stormwater to be efficiently taken away.
Ensure we invest in community assets such as libraries and pools to ensure that they are fit for purpose for future generations.
Continue investing in our water infrastructure, while also advocating for our community's interests through the Three Waters Reforms.
Continue to improve recycling services, expanding the services to include businesses and community organisations.
Find ways to improve reuse and recycling services to outlying communities.
Oppose Three Waters in its current format.
Support and expedite the Urenui/Onaero wastewater infrastructure project.
I believe in a collective Taranaki regional strategy to ensure our Three Waters remain affordable and locally responsive.
I believe that future rubbish dump charges are excessive causing fly-tipping issues. I revise dump charges to ensure affordability.
I will ensure that rate payers continue to receive value for money for services and that those services and charges remain affordable.
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